What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Data Hub involves integrating our HR system or Active Directory, which automatically pulls in all 2,000 workers and groups them into their respective project squads and R&D teams. Each team gets its own team profile page in Data Hub, which helps solve the classic corporate headache of determining who to ask for specific information.
When a team builds a data pipeline, a Kafka topic for telecom signals, or a dashboard, it is tagged explicitly with their team profile as the owner in Data Hub. This means that if a developer in Split, working in the same company, needs to find a specific network dataset, they do not waste days spamming Slack channels; they can simply look it up in Data Hub and find the team profile that owns it along with the direct contact info or Slack channel.
Additionally, it enables us to run a data mesh model with 2,000 people, allowing one central IT team to manage everything while Data Hub facilitates splitting the company into logical domains such as electronic health, telecom networks, IoT, or smart cities.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Data Hub offers include the ability to centralize everything in one platform, such as creating profiles and organizing them into separate domains like engineering, health teams, supporting teams, and HR teams. This allows information to be shared across different domains.
Utilizing the data mesh model enables the company to maximize functionality using a single solution. Data Hub supports collaboration between different teams and departments significantly, as evidenced when we created various data mesh modules and established different domains such as E-Health, telecom networks, and IoT. This allowed us to share datasets effectively, and with authenticated users, the communication and responses were much quicker.
Among those features, I find the collaborative aspects the most valuable in my work because it has greatly improved our operations over the past year. We evaluated various licenses and methods to integrate data catalog platforms, ultimately deciding to move forward with Data Hub since it was more compatible with our company's security requirements. Compared to other tools, it received better support from the community, which is updated daily, allowing us to collaborate effectively through contact sharing.
Data Hub has positively impacted my organization by functioning as an all-in-one solution. It uses data mesh and separates domains to manage privileged access based on user validation, allowing us to share data sets across the company, which informs everyone about internal regulations. Furthermore, it significantly aids new joiners in understanding the operations and knowing who works on specific projects, while also providing updates on changes occurring within various sectors and domains.
The frequency and quality of updates or new features released for Data Hub have been impressive. This extensive community support was a key factor for us at Ericsson Nikola Tesla to choose Data Hub as our data catalog.
What needs improvement?
Regarding how Data Hub can be improved, I believe they should focus on enhancing their marketing efforts. Within our company, we were unaware of the Data Hub platform while searching for data catalog options that offered strong security and collaboration. Better marketing would help other companies learn about this effective solution.
My rating of eight rather than a nine or ten pertains to the connections with different systems. Specifically, the integration with Slack and Azure, as well as how we link our HR system to Data Hub, could be improved for better compatibility.
Integrating Data Hub with our existing tools and systems was not very easy, which is why my rating is an eight. We attempted to incorporate our HR system with Data Hub, aiming to set governance status for the 2,000 employees in our organization, but I did not complete this aspect before leaving the organization.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Data Hub for at least six months at the company called Ericsson Nikola Tesla in Zagreb, which has a massive operation with an entire ICT and R&D division of around 2,000 workers.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, I believe Data Hub performs exceptionally well as more teams come on board, making it efficient for large organizations with approximately 2,000 employees. It adequately supports the scalability of data sets and the implementation of data mesh models.
How was the initial setup?
During implementation, the documentation and support resources from Data Hub were very helpful. I followed the guidelines, accessed each section, and understood the platform effectively, which made the initial setup easy.
What other advice do I have?
Data Hub is flexible, optimistic, and user-friendly in terms of its interface and experience. I rate Data Hub an eight on a scale of one to ten.
The learning curve for new users adopting Data Hub is addressed through their learning section that guides users on how to navigate the platform. I found it quite simple and effective to follow.
We purchased Data Hub through the AWS Marketplace.
As for specific outcomes or metrics, I currently do not possess numbers since we are still in the early stages of implementing Data Hub within our company. However, the HR department reported significant time savings in completing tasks before and after adopting Data Hub, which has resulted in faster completion and better collaboration without interrupting others.
Data Hub has worked for me personally, as I noticed that after we began ingesting Data Hub into our Ericsson Nikola Tesla company network, it proved to be incredibly helpful for easier access to information. By positioning team profiles at the center of Data Hub, it prevents the duplication of data sets, accelerates onboarding for new engineers, and fosters more connected and collaborative teams within our large employee base. Personally, it has helped me specify tasks and has contributed to the company's progress with the data catalog we chose.
My advice for others considering using Data Hub is to understand how it works and explore its integration potential within their organization. Engaging with community support can also be beneficial, as the team's collaborative approach is impressive.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
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Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.